The history of the Golden State Warriors began in Philadelphia in 1946. In 1962, the franchise was relocated to San Francisco, California and became known as the San Francisco Warriors until 1971, whe
Early Warriors stars Joe Fulks (#10) and Paul Arizin (#11) had three league scoring titles between them.
Wilt Chamberlain set numerous NBA scoring and rebounding records as a Warrior.
Nate Thurmond averaged over 20 points per game during five different seasons and over 20 rebounds per game during two seasons while with the Warriors.
Rick Barry shown in 1976, was named the NBA Finals MVP in 1975.
Wilt Chamberlain
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Wilton Norman Chamberlain was an American professional basketball player. Standing 7 feet 1 inch tall, he played center in the National Basketball Association for 14 seasons. He was enshrined in the N
History of the Golden State Warriors
…NBA in rebounding during the 1954–55 season and Andy Phillip led the NBA in assists twice during the early 1950s. In 1959, the team signed draft pick Wilt Chamberlain, a Philadelphia native (he graduated from Overbrook High School). Known as "Wilt the Stilt", Chamberlain quickly began shattering NBA scoring and…
Chamberlain with the Philadelphia Warriors in 1960
Chamberlain historical marker outside of Philadelphia's Overbrook High School
Chamberlain statue in South Philadelphia.
Chamberlain with the Harlem Globetrotters in 1959.